Government Grants in Canada
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For Nonprofits
POPULARFunding opportunities for nonprofit organizations
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding to create or upgrade cultural spaces
Supporting Artistic Practice — National Arts Service Organizations
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Oct 21
Money to promote vitality in the Canadian arts sector
Power Corporation of Canada - Donation Requests
powercorporationcommunity.com
Power Corporation of Canada accepts donation requests from a wide range of organizations throughout Canada. To be consid...
Arts & Culture Microgrant (ACM)
calgary.ca
The Arts & Culture Microgrant empowers local non-profits to celebrate Calgary's diverse cultural landscape and foster vi...
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program (Not-for-Profit Sector)
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Due Mar 6
Funding to provide work skills to First Nations and Inuit youth
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Government of Yukon, Yukon Media Development
Funding for Yukon film training
Yukon Heritage Training Fund
Yukon Historical & Museums Association
Due Jan 15
Training fund for Yukon heritage workers
Agriculture Awareness Program
Government of Prince Edward Island, Department of Agriculture and Land
Funding to promote agriculture in Prince Edward Island
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding for community events in Northern Ontario
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Business and Community Fund
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Grants for Indigenous businesses and communities in Ontario
2 Billion Trees Program
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Funding for tree-planting projects
Inclusion Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Education
Funding for childcare services in Saskatchewan
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Connect2
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines
Due Jan 9
Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for agriculture and agri-food health and safety systems
Festivals & Events Grant Program (Edmonton Downtown Business Association)
edmontondowntown.com
The Downtown Festivals and Events Grant program supports both small-scale events and large festivals operated by not-for...
Saskatchewan Arts Board Grants
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Arts Board
Due Apr 1
Grants for arts sector projects in Saskatchewan
Programmes et subventions - Ville de Québec
ville.quebec.qc.ca
The City of Québec offers assistance and grant programs to artists and professional organizations to maintain the city's...
Ontario Programs
YOUR PROVINCEGrants and funding available in Ontario
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Feb 3
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
Invest Ottawa Accelerator Program
Invest Ottawa
Due Jun 30
Expert advice for tech startups
NRC — Reverberant Acoustic Chamber - Research Facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Aug 18
High intensity noise testing facility in Ottawa
Achievement Incentive and Group Sponsorship Grant
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Due Feb 25
Grants to train apprentices
Intellectual Property Ontario IPON
Government of Ontario, Intellectual Property Ontario
Free and publicly available support for IP needs
NRC — Large Area Basin - Research Facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Large area basin in Ottawa
C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Due May 20
Funding for autonomous vehicles and smart mobility
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity
Government of Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Due Aug 25
Funds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
NRC — Heavy vehicle tilt research facilities
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Heavy vehicle tilt testing in Ottawa
Small Business Success Grant Program
sbsg.ca
The Small Business Success Grant (SBSG) offers $1,500 grants to help Canadian business owners to start new for-profit bu...
AgriStability
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Insurance to protect farming operations
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Film and television production tax credit in Ontario
ElevateIP
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Mar 31
Tools to manage and leverage Intellectual Properties (IP)
ElevateIP — Communitech
Communitech
Help to manage your intellectual property
Tourism Mississauga's Business Events Hosting Incentive Program
visitmississauga.ca
Tourism Mississauga's Business Events Hosting Incentive Program provides eligible organizations with financial and/or in...
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
The Canada-Ontario Job Grant provides financial support to employers who wish to purchase training for their employees. ...
Cultural Supports Program — Community Events Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Funding for community events in Northern Ontario
Ocean Supercluster
Canada's Ocean Supercluster
Funding to support Canada’s ocean industries
City of Ottawa Arts Funding Program - Creation and Production Fund for Artists
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
Due May 27
This fund supports Ottawa-based artists in the creation and production of new artistic work or the completion of works i...
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For Women Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting women-owned businesses
NADF Indigenous Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing and support for Indigenous women in Northern Ontario
PARO BIZCamps
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise
Virtual camps for female entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Due Aug 31
Training and events for P.E.I. women entrepreneurs
FIJE Fund
Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région
Loans for business in Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi or Rouville, Quebec
WESK — Financing
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Loans for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
WESK — Business Advising
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
WeMB — Training
WeMB
Due Apr 15
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Invest Ottawa — ElevateIP program for Women-owned and Indigenous-owned businesses
Invest Ottawa
Due Feb 2
Intellectual property support for startups in Ottawa (Eastern Ontario)
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Due Mar 6
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
LRCC — Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program
Louis Riel Capital Corporation
Money for Metis Women-owned businesses in Manitoba
EDC — Inclusive Trade Investments Program
Government of Canada, Export Development Canada
Equity capital for diverse exporters
AgriDiversity Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
WESK — Expert Access
Government of Saskatchewan, Women Entrepreneurs Saskatchewan
Due May 15
Business advice for Saskatchewan women entrepreneurs
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For Indigenous Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting Indigenous-owned businesses
Tecumseh — Loan Program
Tecumseh Community Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous businesses
Alberta Foundation for the Arts Grants
Government of Alberta, Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Due Apr 1
Grants for arts sector projects in Alberta
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Indigenous Relations
Due Sep 25
Funding for Alberta Indigenous community development
AgriCompetitiveness Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to build capacity in the agricultural sector
Indigenous Growth Fund
nacca.ca
The Indigenous Growth Fund is a $153 million investment fund that aims to improve access to capital for Indigenous Finan...
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Regional Partnership Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Grant for regional Indigenous projects in Ontario
First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'emploi et de la solidarité sociale
Get financial assistance to hire Indigenous employees
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Equity Funding
Government Of British Columbia
Due Apr 30
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Due Mar 6
Funding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students
Nutrition North Canada retail subsidy program
Government of Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Subsidies for food and essentials in the North
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Funds for First Nations entrepreneurs in Quebec
Business Link — One-on-one advice
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Expert advice to help your Alberta business
Community Capacity Fund
Central Development Corporation
Support for rural organizations in PEI
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund — Capacity Funding
Government Of British Columbia
Due Apr 30
Funding for clean energy and capacity-building projects
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation
Due Jun 5
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Apr 8
Funding for short-term Indigenous artistic projects
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Qikiqtani, Nunavut
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
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IP Fund — Interactive content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 14
Funding for video games and XR content in Ontario
Cooperative Education Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education
Due Sep 15
Wage assistance for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia
IP Fund — Linear content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 22
Funding for feature films and digital series in Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants and advisory to grow in eastern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF)
waterlooedc.ca
Due Sep 23
The SWODF funds businesses, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations to promote economic development in Southwes...
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream
Government of Ontario
Due Sep 23
Support for advanced manufacturing Ontario SMEs
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants for economic development in southwestern Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project loans
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Loans for business growth in eastern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business project loans
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Loans and advisory for growth in southwestern Ontario
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Community economic development projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants for economic development in eastern Ontario
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants and advisory in southwestern Ontario
Youth Ventures NL
Youth Ventures NL
Due Sep 30
Help for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newcomer Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
Global Startups
Due Oct 1
Support for technology companies of newcomer entrepreneurs
Saidye Bronfman Award
saidyebronfmanaward.ca
Due Oct 7
This $25,000 annual award recognizes exceptional Canadian fine craft artists and their contributions to the field, and i...
Canada Council for the Arts — Prizes
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Oct 7
Money and other prizes for artists
High Funding Opportunities
PREMIUMPrograms offering $100,000+ in funding - Dream big!
Discover Surrey Tourism Event Marketing Grant
discoversurreybc.com
This grant assists eligible associations and organizations with the costs of promoting a festival or event in Surrey. It...
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada
Due May 16
Support for bioeconomy devolopers
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Money for supply-management production in Quebec
ACOA — Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Oct 20
Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
World Trade Centre Toronto
Due Apr 1
Peer-groups, workshops and case studies for entrepreneurs
IP Fund — Linear content
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Sep 22
Funding for feature films and digital series in Ontario
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Rebate for production companies in Nunavut
Alberta Media Fund — Post-Production, Visual Effects and Digital Animation Grant
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Culture
Due Mar 1
Grant for Alberta post-production labour costs
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Due Jul 31
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Aboriginal Business Loans — General
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support Plus
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Money for agri-business projects in Quebec
Equity & Access in the Arts
edmontonarts.ca
Due Sep 1
The Edmonton Arts Council's Equity & Access in the Arts grant invests in equity-deserving artists and collectives to pur...
Community Grants
calgaryfoundation.org
Calgary Foundation's Community Grants program strengthens the charitable sector and engages citizens in building their c...
Engage and Sustain
canadacouncil.ca
This program supports arts organizations at the heart of creative communities across Canada. It focuses on providing sup...
City of Vancouver Community and Neighborhood Grants Program
cityofvancouver.us
The City of Vancouver will offer a Community and Neighborhood Grants Program in early 2026 that supports local efforts t...
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Corner Store Grants
edmonton.ca
The Corner Store grant program targets Neighbourhood Commercial properties or properties that meet the commercial needs ...
WeMB — WeTech Loans
WeMB
Due Dec 1
Support for women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs in tech
WeMB — Training
WeMB
Due Apr 15
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
For Small Businesses
POPULARPrograms designed specifically for small businesses
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation
Due May 15
Funding for Intellectual Property collaborations
Canadian Importers Database
Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada
Find major Canadian importers
Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Dec 18
Money for artists building public outreach
Saskatchewan Technology Startup Incentive
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Money to invest in tech startups in Sask.
Montreal Children's Hospital
Cognit.ca | Montreal Children's Hospital
Work with researchers at a children's hospital
Innovation Rebate Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia SMEs
AgriStability — Alberta
Government of Alberta, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Due Mar 31
Insurance to protect farming operations
Labour Force Training
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Due Mar 31
Funding to train employees in New Brunswick
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Due May 31
Funding to support the Agricultural sector in climate change
NUMERIA program
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)
Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Jul 22
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Manitoba
NRC — Cell Culture Pilot Plant
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Biologics and vaccine production facility in Montreal
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Due Aug 31
Training and events for P.E.I. women entrepreneurs
On-Farm Resiliency Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Due Jun 30
Funding for agriculture industry competitiveness and resiliency in Nova Scotia
Community Futures Alberta — Financial Supports
Community Futures Alberta
Funding for rural SMEs in Alberta
Magnet — Student Work Placement Program
Magnet
Due Aug 31
Subsidy to hire students for work-integrated learning
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
Investment Tax Credit in Yukon
Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Rural Action Centre
Business counselling for rural Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs
SaskJobs — Employer Services
Government of Saskatchewan
Employer services for Saskatchewan businesses
Marketing & Promotion Support
POPULARPrograms to help promote and market your business
Public Art Galleries Operating Funding Program (Alberta)
www2.fundsforngos.org
Due Apr 1
This program provides three-year operating support to eligible not-for-profit public art galleries in Alberta. Funding s...
Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Sep 29
Promotional funds for chicken and turkey farmers
Columbia Basin Trust — Basin Business Advisors
Government of British Columbia, Columbia Basin Trust
Due Jun 18
Business advisory services in the Columbia Basin region
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Financial support for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Business Retention and Expansion Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, NL Department of Industry, Energy and Technology
Newfoundland and Labrador business check-up
Theatrical exhibition program
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Sep 26
Funding for commercial exhibitors of films
FACTOR funding for the sound recording industry
Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings
Due Jan 22
Financial support for musicians (English-language market)
STEP Market Intelligence Services
Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership
International intelligence for Saskatchewan businesses
Canadian Importers Database
Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada
Find major Canadian importers
Canada Brand
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
"Product of Canada" branding
Buy BC Partnership Program — Producers, Processors and Cooperatives
Government of British Columbia
Due Feb 20
Funding to promote British Columbia agri-food and seafood
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due May 1
Money for Ontario export-ready book publishers
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Due Apr 30
Funding for projects in the book industry
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
Youth Business Marketing Grant Program
community-futures.ca
The Youth Business Marketing Program provides eligible youth owned businesses of less than 1 year in operation with a no...
Telefilm Canada — Marketing program
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Feb 16
Financial support for marketing and distribution of feature films
Theatre Individual Project Funding (Alberta Foundation for the Arts)
affta.ab.ca
The Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is offering Theatre Individual Project Funding to support Alberta-based artist...
Tourism Mississauga's Business Events Hosting Incentive Program
visitmississauga.ca
Tourism Mississauga's Business Events Hosting Incentive Program provides eligible organizations with financial and/or in...
Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives
calgaryartsdevelopment.com
Due May 13
This Calgary Arts Development program provides one-time project funding to professional Calgary-based individual artists...
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
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Government Grants in Canada: Common Questions
What government grants are available in Canada?
Canada offers thousands of government grants across federal, provincial and municipal programs — covering business financing, workforce training, research and innovation, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture. This directory brings 1,400+ programs together so you can search them in one place.
Are there both federal and provincial government grants in Canada?
Yes. Federal programs run nationwide, while each province and territory funds its own programs tied to local priorities. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth filtering by your region to see federal and provincial funding side by side.
Who can apply for government grants in Canada?
Eligibility depends on the program. Grants target specific applicant types — small businesses, nonprofits and charities, Indigenous-owned enterprises, municipalities and researchers — and set rules around sector, project stage and location. Each program page lists its exact eligibility criteria.
Do you have to repay government grants in Canada?
Most government grants are non-repayable, unlike loans. Some funding is offered as repayable contributions or as a mix of grant and loan, so always check the funding type and terms on the individual program before applying.
How do I find government grants I qualify for?
Start by filtering this directory by your region and category, then review each program's eligibility, funding amount and deadline. Focusing on programs that are currently open and match your organization type is the fastest way to build a shortlist worth applying to.
Government grants in Canada come from three levels: federal programs that run nationwide, provincial and territorial programs tied to where you operate, and regional or municipal grants aimed at local priorities. Most are non-repayable, but each sets its own eligibility rules around applicant type, sector, project stage and location — which is why the same organization can qualify for one program and be ineligible for the next.
The categories on this page narrow the field fast. Filter by region to surface provincial and federal funding available where you're based, or browse by theme — business financing, workforce training, clean energy, research and innovation, arts and culture, and more — to match grants to what you actually do. Deadlines and funding ranges are shown on every program so you can prioritise what's open and worth pursuing.
Whether you're a small business, nonprofit, Indigenous-owned enterprise or municipality, this catalogue brings federal and provincial grant programs together so you can search one place instead of dozens of government sites. Open any program to see funding amounts, eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.